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Video 0.4 - Formation in the Love of God. To be used with the study guide and supplemental readings presented at the 2016 Workshop on the Treatise on the Love of God in Annecy, France.

In this video the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales share their reflections on community life, ministry, the evangelical counsels, and the joy of living the Gospel. Filmed and edited by Sean Boyd.

Fr. Rose was ordained to the priesthood in 2002. He is currently President of St. Francis de Sales School in Toledo, Ohio. In this video, Fr. Geoff shares his vocation story and his love of Christ and the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales. Filmed and edited by Nate Bridge.

Fr. Joe Newman was ordained to in 2013 and is currently Director of Admissions and physics instructor at St. Francis de Sales School in Toledo, Ohio. Fr. Joe discusses his vocation as an Oblate priest and teacher.

Fr. Dave Whalen is currently pastor of St. Pius X parish in Toledo, Ohio and Latin teacher in the parish school. Past assignments include two terms as Provincial of the Toledo-Detroit Province and Director of the Basic Degree Program - St. Michael's University, Toronto, Ontario.

Bro. Joe ministers at DeSales University, Center Valley, PA. He is an integral part of the University's mission. St. Francis de Sales once said education is the eighth Sacrament. It takes many hands to do this "Sacrament" well. Enjoy Bro. Joe's story!

Who is Francis de Sales? In this short video, you’ll be introduced to the innovative Missionary, Spiritual Writer, Bishop, Doctor of the Church, and Patron Saint of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, a men’s religious order of priests and brothers who serve the Church through “being who they are and being it well in order to give honor the master craftsman whose handiwork they are.” Filmed an...